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Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Denver Nuggets at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Denver Nuggets (1-4) and Minnesota Timberwolves (2-3) meet at Target Center Sunday at 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Nuggets-Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Nuggets at Timberwolves: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:40 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Nuggets -400 (bet $400 to win $100) | Timberwolves +310 (bet $100 to win $310)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Nuggets -8.5 (-110) | Timberwolves +8.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Nuggets at Timberwolves: Key Injuries

Nuggets

  • PF Michael Porter Jr. (COVID) out
  • SF Greg Whittington (knee) out

Timberwolves

  • SG Jaylen Nowell (ankle) out
  • SG Josh Okogie (hamstring) out
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out

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Nuggets at Timberwolves: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Nuggets 118, Timberwolves 105

Money line (ML)

The Nuggets (-400) are an extremely risky play, as they have won just once in five outings. You can’t lay four times your potential return on a team like that. AVOID.

Against the spread (ATS)

NUGGETS -8.5 (-110) have won just once, as mentioned above, so you might think they have no business laying more than four buckets on the road. However, they’re an amazing 20-5-1 ATS across the past 26 trips to the Twin Cities. Denver is going to get it cranking sooner or later, and they’re much healthier than Minnesota.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 226.5 (-110) is also the play based upon the series trends. The Under has hit in four of the past five meetings overall, and each of the past four in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota is also struggling to score the basketball, going for just 105.6 points per game to rank just 25th in the NBA. They’re also 27th in field-goal percentage (42.6) and 29th in 3-pointer shooting.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-1) play their second straight game at Staples Center Tuesday, this time against the Los Angeles Clippers (2-1). Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Clippers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Clippers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:39 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +400 (bet $100 to win $400) | Clippers -550 (bet $550 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +10.5 (-110) | Clippers -10.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 226.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Clippers: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • SF Josh Okogie (hamstring) doubtful
  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) out

Clippers

  • SF Kawhi Leonard (jaw) questionable
  • PF Marcus Morris (knee) out

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Timberwolves at Clippers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Clippers 119, Timberwolves 111

Money line (ML)

PASS. I cannot find a pro-Timberwolves (+400) money line argument nor will I risk five-and-a-half times my potential return on anyone, including the Clippers (-550), in regular-season NBA action.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Clippers got an all-time can of a** whoopin’ opened upon them Sunday by the Dallas Mavericks, losing 124-73 as 3-point home favorites. It was Los Angeles’ first game without MVP contender Leonard, who’s dealing with the physical ramifications stemming from him and teammate C Serge Ibaka‘s collision for a loose ball in their Christmas Day victory over the Denver Nuggets.

Minnesota didn’t play much better Sunday against the Clippers’ Staples Center co-tenants, the Los Angeles Lakers, as the Timberwolves were boat raced in a 127-91 loss. The Timberwolves were also without their best player in All-Star C Anthony Towns, who’s out with a dislocated left wrist.

There are a couple of reasons why I lean TIMBERWOLVES +10.5 (-110). First, the betting market is so one-sided—97% of the money coming in on the Clippers according to Pregame.com—which has moved the line up from the opening line of -6.5. It’s a natural reaction for me to want to fade the masses.

Second, the Timberwolves drubbed the Clippers 142-115 in their final regular-season meeting last year. KAT was Minnesota’s third-leading scorer in that game and both Kawhi and SG Paul George played and scored 20-plus points.

If anything, I’d put a tiny wager on the TIMBERWOLVES +10.5 (-110) because I much prefer the total.

Over/Under (O/U)

GIMME OVER 226.5 (-110) for 1.5 units. Both offenses are due for bounce-back performances after their previous no-shows. Plus, this another Timberwolves-Clippers betting market that we can fade. 

More than 80% of the money is on the Under. My theory is that it’s a brainless, robotic response to both teams being without their best scorers. The injury reports for both teams are baked into this line already.

Also, the total was originally posted at 229.5 and we might be able to get an even smaller total closer to tip-off. Even if this game is as lopsided as the market or BetMGM is saying, this Over can still hit if either team gets hot from three.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Sunday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Los Angeles Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (2-0) stop by the Staples Center Sunday for a 10 p.m. ET game at the Los Angeles Lakers (1-1). Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Lakers NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Lakers: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:01 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +333 (bet $100 to win $333) | Lakers -450 (bet $450 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +9.5 (-115) | Lakers -9.5 (-105)
  • Over/Under: 229.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

Timberwolves at Lakers: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • C Karl-Anthony Towns (wrist) questionable

Lakers

  • PF Anthony Davis (calf) out

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Timberwolves at Lakers: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Timberwolves 122, Lakers 116

Money line (ML)

The Timberwolves picked up an impressive road win as 9-point underdogs vs. the Utah Jazz Saturday. Former Lakers PG D’Angelo Russell had a game-high 25 points with 6 assists in Minnesota’s 116-111 win over the Jazz.

The Lakers gifted themselves the first win of the season on Christmas against the Dallas Mavericks. Los Angeles drubbed Dallas, winning all four quarters, outrebounding the Mavs 53-27, shot 56% from the field and 48.7% from 3. SF LeBron James and Davis balled out, combining for 50 points, hitting 18 of 34 shots with 15 rebounds and 15 assists.

No AD Sunday is huge. His absence should make the Lakers cheaper than they are, especially if Minnesota’s Anthony Towns can play. KAT has struggled in his young career when he’s played against Lakers C Marc Gasol, but Gasol won’t be as much a factor this time around. Gasol is regressing defensively as he ages and has only played 15 minutes per in the first two games. Furthermore, the departures of C’s JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard will take their toll on the Lakers’ interior defense.

I’ll lightly bet TIMBERWOLVES (+333) for a quarter-unit with the plan of hitting the spread harder.

Against the spread (ATS)

Los Angeles hasn’t covered in four straight games following a win, which dates back to last regular season. Remember all the questions surrounding the Lakers heading into the playoffs last season?

Those questions were asked partially due to that 0-4 ATS trend because it highlights the inconsistency of the Lakers when they have nothing to play for. It’s the Sunday after a marquee Christmas game for the reigning champion Lakers in an awkward season with a short offseason. How much do they care about this game?

On the other hand, you know how amped Minnesota is to play the LA. GIMME TIMBERWOLVES +9.5 (-115) for 1.5 units.

Over/Under (O/U)

AD is one of the preseason favorites for Defense Player of the Year and his replacement—PF/C Montrezl Harrell—is the reigning Sixth Man of the Year, who is known for his offense and is a below-average defender. There’s going to be a lot of offense in this one. I’ll take OVER 229.5 (-110) for 1 unit.

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Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s Minnesota Timberwolves at Utah Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (1-0) take on the Utah Jazz (1-0) for both teams’ second game of the season. Tip-off is at 9 p.m. ET at Vivint Arena in Salt Lake. Below, we analyze the Timberwolves-Jazz NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Timberwolves at Jazz: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 12:55 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Timberwolves +310 (bet $100 to win $310) | Jazz -400 (bet $400 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Timberwolves +9.5 (-120) | Jazz -9.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under: 228.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Timberwolves at Jazz: Key Injuries

Timberwolves

  • G Jaylen Nowell (calf) out

Jazz

  • F Derrick Favors (knee) probable

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Timberwolves at Jazz: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Jazz 115, Timberwolves 108

Money line (ML)

The Jazz are in their home opener and the Wolves are playing on the road for the first time this season. Utah was stellar at home last season, going 21-10, while Minnesota was 11-21 on the road (before the bubble. It is early in the season, but Utah is the more talented team and won’t want to lose their first game at home. Take JAZZ (-400).

Against the spread (ATS)

Both teams won their season opener and covered the spread as favorites. Neither team was good against the spread last season. Minnesota had the league’s lowest cover percentage at 37.1% while Utah wasn’t much better at 47.4%.

The Wolves were 16-15 ATS on the road and Utah was 13-16 ATS at home. We don’t have much to go by this season, only one game in, but those trends from last season are enough to feel good about going WOLVES +9.5 (-120). 

Over/Under (O/U)

Both teams’ season openers went Under. Last season, both teams went Over more than Under. Minnesota had a 56.2% Over percentage and Utah had an Over percentage of 54.5%. That said, the season is very early and teams do not yet have the rhythm they will have later on in the year. This total feels high. Take UNDER 228.5 (-110).

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Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Wednesday’s Detroit Pistons at Minnesota Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with basketball picks, tips and predictions.

The Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves meet in an interconference matchup Wednesday at Target Center to begin their respective 2020-21 seasons. Tip-off will be at 8 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Pistons-Timberwolves NBA betting odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Pistons at Timberwolves: Betting odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 1:10 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Pistons +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Timberwolves -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Pistons +5.5 (-110) | Timberwolves -5.5 (-110)
  • Over/Under: 224.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Pistons at Timberwolves: Key Injuries

Pistons

  • F Deividas Sirvydis (not with team) out

Timberwolves

  • G Jaylen Nowell (ankle) out

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Pistons at Timberwolves: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Pistons 114, Timberwolves 112

Money line (ML)

The PISTONS (+190) are the play to nearly double your investment with an upset road win. The Timberwolves are getting far too much respect after picking No. 1 in the 2020 NBA Draft. They went just 19-45 and allowed a Western Conference-high 117.5 points per game with a minus-4.2 point differential. G Anthony Edwards won’t be correcting the Wolves’ many deficiencies in his regular-season NBA debut.

Detroit was a capable defensive club last season and is only a year removed from a postseason trip. The Pistons made three of the first 19 picks in the draft and added depth throughout the roster in free agency. PF Blake Griffin returns from injury and will be the best player on the floor Wednesday.

Back the underdogs from Detroit.

Against the spread (ATS)

Liking Detroit to win outright at plus-money, we need to take the PISTONS +5.5 (-110) with some insurance on the spread. The roster underwent a considerable offseason overhaul and may struggle with consistency, particularly late in games.

The Wolves are +20000 to win the 2020-21 NBA championship and the Pistons are +50000. We’ll chase the value of the road upset on the money line, but it’d be foolish to not back it with an ATS bet with the unpredictability that comes with a matchup between expected cellar dwellers.

Over/Under (O/U)

Lean ever so slightly toward the OVER 224.5 (-115). The Wolves did little to improve defensively this offseason and Edwards should be looking to fill the stat sheet nightly in a possible Rookie of the Year campaign. The Wolves don’t have the personnel to contain Griffin inside and PG D’Angelo Russell has a considerable advantage over the Detroit backcourt.

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